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Global Travel Professional (GTP) Certification

Global Business Travel Association

Certification

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The Global Travel Professional® Certification program is designed for individuals who are committed to leadership and knowledge of business travel. The program establishes the business travel industry standard of knowledge and positions Certification holders as credible and influential leaders.

Cost

Member price: $350 USD Non-member price: $450 USDShow moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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The GTP® Certification Program brings three key benefits to those who earn their certification: - Advance your career in business travel management - Showcase your career commitment to peers and leadership team - Amplify your ability to contribute to strategic business objectives How it Works Participants can earn their certification by taking the 125-question exam that is offered during two testing windows each year. Based on GBTA research and analysis, we have curated four areas of knowledge tested by the exam; Strategic Business Planning, Buyer/Supplier Relations, Travel Program Administration, and Data/Analytics/Finance. Explore the body of knowledge in the Test Content Outline. The Certification is valid for 3 years and can be extended by earning 50 Recertification credits before the expiration date.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Evaluate travel program components to align strategies with organizational goals
  • Manage buyer‑supplier relationships to optimize contracts and ensure compliance with organizational policies
  • Administer travel program policies and resources to support effective and compliant program operations
  • Analyze travel data and financial metrics to inform decision‑making and program improvement
  • Conduct risk, security, and due‑diligence assessments to support safe and efficient travel program management
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Travel Agents41-3041.00
  • Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks43-4181.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Customer financial considerations and accommodation preferences — assess through structured consultations and translate into tailored itinerary recommendations with minimal oversight.
  • Domestic and international tour packages — plan, price, and sell to customers by comparing carrier tariffs and hotel rate books independently.
  • Travel cost calculations for multi-leg itineraries — compute accurately using GDS software and package pricing tools with routine managerial spot-checks.
  • Client, vendor, and travel package records — maintain and update consistently in CRM software to support ongoing account management.
  • Reservation conflicts or availability gaps — identify and resolve by coordinating alternative carriers or accommodations within familiar booking systems.
  • Promotional travel incentives — present persuasively to prospective customers by matching offers to stated travel goals during in-person or phone consultations.
  • Customer correspondence regarding booking confirmations and itinerary changes — draft clearly using office suite and email software within standard agency turnaround times.
  • Transportation ticketing requests — process for a regular client portfolio through carrier system links, verifying accuracy before delivery.
  • Geographic and cultural destination knowledge — apply when advising customers on points of interest, entry requirements, and local customs for commonly booked regions.
  • Time management across concurrent client bookings — demonstrate by prioritizing tasks and meeting reservation deadlines in a moderately busy agency environment.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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